Staying Solo

The Real Cost of Creating an Agency


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Have you ever wondered what creating an agency costs? If you’re wondering if it’s the right move for your service business, you’ll definitely want to listen to this episode. 

In this installment of the 'Real Cost Of' series, I’m taking you behind the scenes and spilling the tea on the real costs of agency ownership, including the financial realities, the rollercoaster of leadership, and more. 

Topics covered in this episode include:

  • Answering the common question of transitioning from a solopreneur to a micro agency.

  • The appeal of creating an agency and why the real cost is more complex than expected.

  • The shift from solo CEO to team leader and what’s involved. 

  • Managing client expectations as you go from me to we. 

  • What you need to know about the potential personal costs of agency ownership. 

  • The highs (and lows) of working with a team.

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com. To stay in the loop by email, sign up for updates at https://bsfreebusiness.com/newsletter/

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Staying SoloBy Maggie Patterson, BS-Free Business

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